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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.68, 172.06 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.68, 172.06 and 89.09 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.68 : 172.06 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.68/172.06 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.68x = 172.06 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.68x = 15,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328.83/114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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